88317 ZIP Code — Cloudcroft, NM

Otero County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88317 is located in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, within Otero County. It covers approximately 272.59 square miles and serves a population of 2,143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88317

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 88317 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,143

population

272.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cloudcroft	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88354 Weed (16.5 mi) 88347 Sacramento (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,143
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	272.59 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	32.5037
Longitude	-105.6126
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	52.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	9.5%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,143

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$60,625

Median household income

$37,765

Per capita income

$201,600

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

2,917

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

105

15–19

131

20–24

25–34

35–44

122

45–54

182

104

55–59

157

60–64

116

102

65–74

154

75–84

131

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	504	23.5%
18 and over	1,639	76.5%
65 and over	553	25.8%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,058	93.7%
Hispanic or Latino	54	2.5%
Two or more races	46	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.9%
Other race	19	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	52.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	13.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	9.5%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 13.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	13.3%
Median income	$60,625

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,600
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	73.2%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.7%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	31.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	105	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	188	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	160	19.6%
Households with children under 18	159	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	370	45.4%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	31.8%
Married	55.3%	42.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.0%	2.8%
Divorced	28.8%	22.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 38.8%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	34	7.1%
Elementary school	229	47.5%
High school	195	40.5%
College / grad school	24	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 36.2%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Finance & real estate 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.5%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	27.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 14.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	52.5%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	6.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	232	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.9%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.1%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,086	97.3%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,105	98.2%
Born in same state	2,105	98.2%
Born in different state	614	28.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	1.8%
Not a US citizen	29	76.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	644	30.1%
French	547	25.5%
English	148	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	22	1%
Polish	16	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88317

What city is ZIP code 88317 in?

ZIP code 88317 is primarily assigned to Cloudcroft, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88317 in?

ZIP code 88317 falls within Otero County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88317?

26% of residents in ZIP code 88317 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88317 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 88317 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 88317 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 88317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 88317 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 88317 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 88317 in?

ZIP code 88317 observes the MST timezone.